Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans UC Santa Barbara presence

August 29, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon have a presence near the University of California Santa Barbara through a franchising agreement with Isla Vista BP LLC, led…

GrilliT models growth plan after Chipotle

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The concept's CEO is on a mission to demonstrate that the fast casual dining experience and fresh, nutritious, home-style cooking are not mutually exclusive.

Urban Bar-B-Que inks deal with pizza joint

August 28, 2013

Washington-D.C.-based Urban Bar-B-Que Company has inked a deal with Ledo Pizza System Inc., a 100-unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza brand. The new…

Schlotzsky's welcomes Philly location, roast beef LTO

August 27, 2013

Schlotzsky's will begin serving sandwiches and salads this week in Philadelphia, with the opening of its latest unit Thursday at 4600 City Line Avenue. The new…

VooDoo BBQ cashing in on increased tourist traffic

August 27, 2013

VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a franchise system in New Orleans, is riding a growing trend that shows no sign of stopping: Tourists are spending their money at…

Capriotti's hits southern Utah

August 27, 2013

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its latest location in Southern Utah at the Outlets at Zion in St. George.

Burger 21 boasts record sales at 1st Atlanta unit

August 27, 2013

Burger 21 announced today its first Atlanta location, which opened three weeks ago, experienced record sales in its first two weeks of operation. To build on…

R.J. Brunelli & Co. working with 3 fast casuals in New Jersey

August 27, 2013

Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co. today announced that it will serve as real estate broker for New Jersey  fast casual chains,  BurgerFi…

McAlister's expanding throughout Midwest

August 26, 2013

McAlister's Deli has announced that its largest franchisee, The Saxton Group, has signed an agreement to develop 30 new restaurants in three states over the…

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Starbucks marks 10 years in Chile, Peru

August 23, 2013

Chile and Peru opened their doors to Starbucks Coffee Company 10 years ago and are, this week, celebrating a decade of growth that has established more than…

Jordan welcoming Pitbull, New Miami Subs Grill

August 23, 2013

The New Miami Subs Grill has inked a deal with AlSiham Foods, a corporation that specializes in equity ownership of international and regional franchises, to…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Fresh To Order opens in Knoxville, Nashville

August 22, 2013

Fresh To Order has moved into Tennessee with territory launches in Knoxville and Nashville and has continued expansion in Chattanooga, where the chain…

3 Ways a Budget is Key to Growth for a Fast Casual Restaurant

Developing and maintaining an operating budget, bolstering market dominance and growing sales and profits are critical to an operator's success.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza targets Detroit for growth

August 20, 2013

California-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that its franchisee, Blaze Midwest Inc., will open a location in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak, Mich., in…

Quiznos signs development agreement for Nicaragua

August 20, 2013

QSR International has signed a three-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Nicaragua with Industria de Comida Rápida S.A., managed by Bergman…

Smoothie King recognizes stores for outstanding sales

August 20, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has awarded nearly 100 stores from across its international network with the 8th annual King's Klub award. Smoothie King's most…

Williams Fresh Cafe partners with Yogurty's

August 20, 2013

Williams Fresh Cafe, a fast casual chain with 36 locations in Ontario, Canada, is teaming up with Yogurty's, the largest self-serve frozen yogurt group of…

Zaxby's hits billion-dollar milestone

August 20, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has hit $1 billion in gross sales in the past 12 months. The fast casual chicken franchise based in Athens, Ga., operates 576 units…